Get ready, Sonic fans! Paramount has officially announced that Sonic the Hedgehog 4 will race into theaters on March 19, 2027. That gives us a thrilling two-year countdown until we see the blue blur back in action. While details remain under wraps for now, the anticipation is high following the success of Sonic the Hedgehog 3, which raked in an impressive $218 million at the domestic box office and soared past $420 million globally. This makes it the highest-grossing film in the Sonic franchise, surpassing the first movie's $148 million haul, despite the initial controversy over Sonic's design that was later revamped in post-production.
Sonic the Hedgehog 3 also claimed the title of the second highest-grossing video game movie of all time in North America, only beaten by the animated Super Mario Bros. Movie. This continues the legendary rivalry between Nintendo and Sega, now playing out on the big screen.
The live-action Sonic franchise has expanded impressively, now boasting three feature films and a Knuckles streaming TV show spinoff. Rooted in the beloved Sega video game series, the movies follow Sonic, voiced by Ben Schwartz, as he battles his nemesis, Dr. Robotnik, portrayed by Jim Carrey. Each installment has enriched the Sonic universe, introducing iconic characters like Tails, voiced by Colleen O'Shaughnessey, and Knuckles, voiced by Idris Elba, with the latest film finally bringing in Shadow the Hedgehog, voiced by Keanu Reeves.
Sonic 3 has already teased the next character to join the franchise, but we'll keep that under wraps for now. For those eager to learn more, you can explore our guide on new characters at your own risk. And don't forget to check out our comprehensive review of Sonic 3 right here.
